Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Earthquake 'Swarm' In California-Nevada Border Region


Swarm of quakes rattles California-Nevada border region, with strongest at magnitude 5.1




A swarm of at least 10 quakes rattled a remote region near California’s border with Nevada, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The largest earthquake was a magnitude 5.1 at a depth of about 3.1 miles. It occurred about 15 miles from Mina in Nevada and about 115 miles from South Lake Tahoe in California. 

It was the first in a series of quakes that began at 3:32 p.m., according to USGS.

About 10 temblors followed, two measuring 4.3 and several in the 2 and 3 range.

Residents reported feeling weak to light shaking in the Mono Lake, Fresno and Yosemite National Park areas, according to data from USGS.



Recent Earthquakes In California and Nevada


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